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Wiley Nickel is the District Attorney-elect for Wake County, North Carolina, and takes office January 1st, 2027. He is no longer practicing as a defense attorney and isn’t accepting new clients. He can’t give legal advice through this profile. If you need a lawyer, please contact the North Carolina State Bar or the Wake County Bar Association for help finding one.
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Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Wake County District Attorney's Office
300 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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George Wilmarth Nickel III's Reviews
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Recommendation (39)
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Practice Area Knowledge (30)
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Professionalism (27)
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Trustworthiness (11)
General Knowledge (8)
Character & Conduct (7)
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Free Consultations (1)
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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney
AWESOME LAWYER
Mr. Nickel helped me out a couple years ago with a fairy serious issue and gave me several different paths that were all possibilities and worked with me and my family until the case was handled. Recently, I gave his office a call for some advice and he still took the time to discuss options and come...
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Traffic ticket
Very friendly staff and high quality practice of law.
Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Service
I could not have chosen a better attorney to handle my traffic ticket. I got a speeding ticket and was worried about points on my insurance and my licence. Mr. Nickel was able to represent me and get me a non moving violation, so no points on my licence or my insurance. I got tonnes of letters in the...
Posted by Julie | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Speeding ticket
I recently moved to the triangle area and received my first speeding ticket in almost 40 years of driving. Mr. Nickels staff was courteous and quick to respond to all of my questions. Everything was handled as stated.
Posted by Richard | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
THE BEST LAW FIRM I HAVE EVER HIRED!!
Mr. Nickel and his expert, knowledgeable, helpful, Legal Staff handled a successful exp-unction for me flawlessly. Mr. Nickel and his Legal Staff took care of everything for me at a very reasonable cost. Mr. Nickel is such a compassionate Intelligent Lawyer. I am so very happy that I contacted Mr. Ni...
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"Wiley is an excellent defense attorney. He zealously fights for his clients and pursues every defense available."
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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"I highly endorse Mr. Nickel. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"I have known Mr. Nickel personally and professionally to be a man of great character and commitment. I endorse this attorney heartily."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nickle is a talented and well respected lawyer who really cares about his clients and goes the extra mile to get the very best disposition in every case. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer for a reasonable fee who answers his phone and returns calls promptly, which is the most important thing a lawyer can do to serve his clients. He is never to busy to answer your questions or help you out and he offers free consultations over the phone so that you can speak with him any time of the day or night about your problem."
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Experience
Work Experience
2026 - Present
District Attorney-Elect, Wake County District Attorney's Office
2023 - 2025
Congressman, US House of Representatives
2019 - 2023
State Senator, North Carolina General Assembly
2011 - 2022
Attorney, The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel, PLLC
2006 - 2006
Deputy District Attorney, Merced County District Attorneys Office
2006 - 2008
Attorney, The Law Offices of Joseph Uremovic
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Ventura County District Attorney's Office
1999 - 2001
National Advance Staff, Gore 2000 Campaign
1998 - 1999
National Advance Staff, The White House, Office of Vice President Al Gore
Associations
2011 - Present
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
2005
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my record be expunged in NC Part 2?
19 Jun 2020
Q&A
How do I espunge a misdemeanor conviction (no contest) from 1997 in N. Carolina? I now reside in Florida.?
24 Aug 2019
Q&A
What can happen if I forgot to pay for my speeding ticket by the deadline given?
27 Aug 2019
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
North Carolina worthless check law
27 Jun 2021
Legal Guide
Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) in North Carolina
23 Jun 2021
Legal Guide
Is a PJC the best option for me?
18 Jun 2021